Services

Consultation means that LSS will meet with the client to discuss his/her legal concern(s). We will analyze if there is a legally valid claim, determine what the student can do on their own to resolve the dispute, and present legal options to you that will most effectively address the problem. If appropriate, we may offer you a referral either to another attorney or to an on-campus or off-campus resource.

Representation means that LSS has determined that the client has a viable legal case, that the client has reasonably attempted to settle the issue without meaningful success, and that we need to directly intervene with the adverse party(ies) to help you attain the best resolution. This may include drafting letters, legal documents or perhaps filing your claim in court. In this event, we will require that the student sign an agreement that authorizes us to represent his/her interests. There are two types of agreements that you will be asked to sign.

Consultation & Representation*

* Note: The decision on how a case will be handled is within the sole discretion of Legal Services for Students.

Landlord-tenant disputes
Employment Law
Simple wills
Name changes
Minor negligence/personal injury
Auto repair problems
Expunction
Consumer and Civil matters
Criminal Misdeamenors

Consultation Only

Family Law
Felony Criminal
Medical Malpractice
Cases outside of Travis County
Fee-generating contingent fee matters

Excluded Services

No phone or email consultations
Disputes against The University of Texas System (including UTPD) and disputes between UT students
Representation of non-student spouses
Representation in family law
Complex wills: wills involving property over $1,500,000
Representation in felony criminal matters
Student-owned business-related matters
Student as Landlord related matters
Immigration matters
Tax Law
Adoption Processes
Patent Law

Other Services

Referral to outside agencies or private attorneys for students who are ineligible for our services
Notary Public Service